US3097873A
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Reversible latching assembly for sliding door
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1960-11-10
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Granted: 1963-07-16
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Expires: 1980-11-10
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Ralph T Casebolt
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 18:10
CPC Classifications
E; E05; E05B; E05B65/00; E05B65/08; E05B65/0811; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T292/00; Y10T292/08; Y10T292/0911; Y10T292/0945; Y10T292/0951; Y10T292/1097; Y10T292/68; Y10T292/705; Y10T292/707
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
119 words
IN AN ADJUSTABLE ASSEMBLY FOR LOCKING A DOOR ADJACENT A COOPERATING JAMB, A LATCHING MEMBER, SUPPORT MEANS FOR ROTATABLY SUPPORTING SAID LATCHING MEMBEER ADJACENT THE LEADING EDGE OF A DOOR FOR ROTATION ABOUT AN AXIS, A LATCH RETAINING MEMBER SUPPORTABLE ALONG THE SIDE OF A COOPERATING DOOR JAMB TO A POSITION APPROXIMATELY OPPOSITE SLIDABLY POSITIONING THE LATCH RETAINING MEMBER ALONG THE EXTENT OF THE JAMB TO A POSITION LATCHING MEMBER, AND FINE ADTHE ROTATABLY SUPPORTED LATCHING MEMBER, AND FINE ADJUSTMENT MEANS ASSOCIATED WITH SAID SUPPORT MEANS FOR VARIABLY FIXEDLY POSITONING THE AXIS, SAID FINE ADJUSTMENT MEANS BEING OPERABLE TO VARY VERTICALLY THE POINT OF ENGAGEMENT BETWEEN THE LATCHING MEMBER AND THE RETAINING MEMBER TO ASSURE A PROPER FIT THEREBETWEEN.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
119 words
IN AN ADJUSTABLE ASSEMBLY FOR LOCKING A DOOR ADJACENT A COOPERATING JAMB, A LATCHING MEMBER, SUPPORT MEANS FOR ROTATABLY SUPPORTING SAID LATCHING MEMBEER ADJACENT THE LEADING EDGE OF A DOOR FOR ROTATION ABOUT AN AXIS, A LATCH RETAINING MEMBER SUPPORTABLE ALONG THE SIDE OF A COOPERATING DOOR JAMB TO A POSITION APPROXIMATELY OPPOSITE SLIDABLY POSITIONING THE LATCH RETAINING MEMBER ALONG THE EXTENT OF THE JAMB TO A POSITION LATCHING MEMBER, AND FINE ADTHE ROTATABLY SUPPORTED LATCHING MEMBER, AND FINE ADJUSTMENT MEANS ASSOCIATED WITH SAID SUPPORT MEANS FOR VARIABLY FIXEDLY POSITONING THE AXIS, SAID FINE ADJUSTMENT MEANS BEING OPERABLE TO VARY VERTICALLY THE POINT OF ENGAGEMENT BETWEEN THE LATCHING MEMBER AND THE RETAINING MEMBER TO ASSURE A PROPER FIT THEREBETWEEN.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1966-07-15 | 1967-01-14 | 1967-07-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-07-15 | 1971-01-14 | 1971-07-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-07-15 | 1975-01-14 | 1975-07-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |